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Laura Metz

Richmond,VA

Summary

Well organized with valuable work experience in civil and criminal law consisting of backgrounds in the private sector as well as a state government agency. Detail oriented who applies excellent communication skills in all aspects including correspondence, preparation of legal documents, and meticulous data entry. Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment with high volume cases while meeting important deadlines. Seeking a position at a company or agency I can continue to learn from with a good team and work ethic so that I can expand my growth and experience professionally.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant & Practice Coordinator

Frith Anderson & Peake
Richmond, VA
04.2023 - Current
  • Provided administrative support services, including scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, and making travel arrangements.
  • Monitored deadlines for filings with state or federal courts.
  • Scanned documents into the computer system for storage purposes.
  • Assisted lawyers in drafting various legal documents such as briefs, memorandums, and pleadings.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from clients or other contacts via telephone or email.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing for trial.
  • Answered incoming calls from clients and other attorneys in a professional manner.
  • Organized depositions with witnesses, court reporters, counsel, and experts.
  • Processed payments from vendors as well as invoices from customers.
  • Greeted visitors upon their arrival at the office.
  • Coordinated meetings between attorneys and clients.
  • Managed inventory of office supplies necessary for daily operations.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Booked travel arrangements for firm attorneys and support staff.
  • Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.

Paralegal

Commonwealth Law Group
Richmond, VA
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provide litigation support to attorneys in worker’s compensation
  • Draft pleadings and correspondence
  • Order, follow up, and research medical records to support claims in litigation
  • Communicate with clients, medical providers, adjusters,defense counsel, and other parties to gather case information
  • Record and maintain all data in company’s computer system
  • Organized attorney calendars, prepared mailings, handled high call volumes, and all other administrative services.

Paralegal

The Witmeyer Law Firm
Ashland, VA
12.2020 - 08.2022
  • Draft pleadings, correspondence, and discovery
  • Answer calls and communicate with counsel, court personnel, and clients
  • Prepare and maintain files
  • Facilitate attorneys in all aspects of litigation in family law, personal injury, and notarize wills/estate planning.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.

Legal Clerk II

Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
Honolulu, HI
02.2019 - 10.2020
  • Provide legal clerical support to the Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys in the Career Criminal Division
  • Operate word processing equipment to prepare a wide variety of legal documents such as motions, orders, and penal summons
  • Maintain and distribute copies while following established requirements and court procedures
  • Utilizes computer software in the Department's case tracking system to update, correct, and verify all data entry for case analysis
  • Also accessing other systems to abstract or verify data to obtain any specific information for case research
  • Prepares and maintains complete case files for the Deputies in the division to ensure all reports, documents, and necessary materials are available for hearings, trials, and other proceedings involved in prosecuting a case
  • Maintains accurate correspondence and materials for the file and records actions and events pertinent to the case file
  • Assists in preparing and distributing updated daily calendars to Deputies to inform them of any scheduled meetings, hearings, court actions, and/or changes in schedules
  • Answer phone calls to provide information to witnesses, counsel, and court and police personnel
  • Accesses departmental computer system to obtain requests of information
  • Facilitates in other areas of legal clerical support services such as, but not limited to: photocopy materials, sorts and routes subpoenas and other forms, locates case files and assists in processing responses in requests from other government agencies such as Hawaii Paroling
  • Authority, Adult
  • Probation Division, and Corrections facilities
  • Initiates action to bondsmen required for bail forfeiture and prepares files for transfer to records center.

Sales Associate

Nordstrom Inc
Honolulu, HI
11.2018 - 04.2020
  • Helped customers navigate store, complete sales, and process returns
  • Increased revenue with proactive follow up on previous purchases and maintaining contact with frequent customers
  • Created memorable, positive experiences for every customer, offering personalized support for every facet of sales and service
  • Resolved concerns using strong communication and conflict management skills combined with expert sales abilities
  • Located hard-to-find items for customers, checking sister stores and other businesses to satisfy unique needs
  • Cleared out older stock regularly, assisting with clearance mark downs and special sales promotions
  • Proficient with computer P.O.S system
  • Proven track record as a top seller
  • Achieved daily sales goals set by company
  • Ability to work well with others and executing tasks as a team player.

Paralegal

Johnson Mark LLLC
, HI
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Prepare, edit, and revise all legal documents to file with court
  • Manage correspondence and communication with clients, co-counsel, and court clerks
  • Updated office files daily and kept records organized
  • Accurately enter and organize all case data in a company based software program
  • Redact confidential information from all legal proceedings on a case by case basis
  • Served as liaison with Process Server regarding legal documents and status
  • Traveled to court on a weekly basis to file legal pleadings,
  • Act as a point of contact for all incoming requests from co-counsel and other court personnel.

Education

Paralegal Certificate; -

American Institute for Paralegal Studies
01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Old Dominion University
12.2004

Certified Notary -

Skills

  • Excellent Oral and Written Communication Legal drafting Legal research Adobe
  • Acrobat,Smart Advocate, Microsoft, Practice Master, Net Documents, Data collection Data analysis Time management
  • Organization Multitasker

Timeline

Legal Assistant & Practice Coordinator

Frith Anderson & Peake
04.2023 - Current

Paralegal

Commonwealth Law Group
09.2022 - 02.2023

Paralegal

The Witmeyer Law Firm
12.2020 - 08.2022

Legal Clerk II

Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
02.2019 - 10.2020

Sales Associate

Nordstrom Inc
11.2018 - 04.2020

Paralegal

Johnson Mark LLLC
08.2016 - 08.2018

Paralegal Certificate; -

American Institute for Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Old Dominion University

Certified Notary -

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